Hey everyone, I just recieved some disturbing news concerning the Coronet. It turns out that if Regal does not get confirmation that the Coronet will get Episode 3 from Fox/Lucasfilm soon that they will not be renewing their lease after December. Now I KNOW that without a doubt the Coronet will be receiving Episode 3 but ONLY if it stays open! I want some general counsel right now before I act to start pulling in contacts and allies to counter this growing threat that the last Star Wars may not play at the best theater where the first Star Wars originally played in 77!

I say it's time to antee up, place all bets, kick in, and pull every ace in the hole we have or else we will have no last Coronet block party come May 19th, 2005. Please respond ASAP, I have no time for prolonged discussion in a commitee.

Alright all, here's the low down in the Coronet thus far. The contract with the Goldman Institute for leasing the Coronet expires this December and Regal is not sure they will be able to renew the contract. Thus they theather will be destroyed. However, I went the to the Coronet today and they feel that if there was confirmation that the Coronet is guaranteed Episode 3 then they can remain open at least for showing the last Star Wars ever. This however depends on FOX distribution and if they decide to send a copy to the Coronet. There is actually NOTHING we can do to save the theather itself BUT Episode 3 is still possible AND possibly showing all 6 SWs and even all 3 LOTRs but that's if the lease is extended in the first place.

As far as I know it looks like I'm on my own so I am no longer asking for help. Should I save the Coronet all by myself then I'll be CONSIDERING leaving my post as CR of SFFF. If I don't then none of it really matters all that much anyway and will definetly be leaving effective the end of December. Mainly it's because I wanna enjoy seeing the movie as Rogue Squadron's leader AND my term would be up anyway. I nominate Matt as CR to take over since I'm sure he's got back up plans already in the works should the Coronet fall. All I request actually is to have the title of "SFFF's Guardian" when I go.

PS There was a sign from the Force when I was at the Coronet. Literally, the Episode 3 banner was hanging in the lobby... There is still hope...

I hope you guys get to see it at the Coronet. I still don't know where I'll be when the movie rolls around. All I know is I want to be in Sac or SF when the time comes. I was just up there for two days this past week and was struck at how much I felt at home there. It was like I had never left and it hurt to leave again.

Ming, I understand your wanting to step down, I just hope you'll still at least lurk on the boards. You've done a great job with the SFFF and I know they are a stronger group for your leadership.

Ming,
Did you at all try to get in contact with S.S. or M.F.? And if so, what did they tell you regarding this matter? Or did they just say to get hold of Fox Distribution. You're not alone in this. Trust me, I want to save the Coronet as much as you...

Unfortunately it's not a forgone conclusion. There is a very good chance it is the beginning of the end. And yes, SS and MF were one of the first folks I talked too. SS suggested I would need to talk to FOX distribution also and inturn they would be need to contact LFL... Unfortunately they can not interfer directly. If this is my last act as CR then I intend to make it count.

OK, update of plan A: SS has graciously helped in tracking some FOX distribution folks that are currently in Japan. Unfortunately due to stupid things like laws and stuff like that they can't say the Coronet can recieve a movie this early. The earliest they can say something would probably be April.

I'm activating my plan B although timing is of the essence now. My plan C is on stand by... and yes I do actually have plans, I'm not making stuff up. This is what I live for! Matt, who are you planning to bring in on this offensive? We'll talk later.

Dropped by the Net today, it's still standing... Feb is the new "closing" month... However, they have no more movies scheduled after this stint of Phantom of the Opera. That is all for now on that.

Also I met the Mayor today, Gavin Newsom is damn tall. We only got ten minutes rather than half an hour but he's a busy fellow so no way i could sneak in the Coronet as a topic. However, I made some neat contacts at City Hall...

What a coincidence, Ming! I met his soon-to-be ex-wife Kimberly. She used to be a lingerie model before she was a prosecutor. Beauty AND brains?! What guy in their right mind would want that in a woman?

Just found out from a former co-worker who's now a spokesperson from Lucasfilm that they still don't know which theaters are getting ROTS, even the Coronet. The charity premieres set for May 12th don't have theaters set for those either. If they need costumed attendees to help with atmosphere for those (be it 501st or RL as well), they'll let us know!